Paroo Shire Council in Cunnamulla, Queensland, Australia | Community organisation

Paroo Shire Council

Locality: Cunnamulla, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 4655 8400

Address: 88 Broad Street 4490 Cunnamulla, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.paroo.qld.gov.au

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25.01.2022 Ergon Energy have CANCELLED the planned outage for this Sunday 29 November due to the extreme heat predicted. Ergon will advise customers when the work has been rescheduled. Stay cool everyone!

25.01.2022 Keep the kids busy over the school holidays with the School Holiday Program, with activities being run by Council, Lifeline Darling Downs & South West QLD Ltd and South West Indigenous Network. There's lots to do from ping pong and fishing , to cooking brekkie and slip-and-slide softball . View the School Holiday Program here https://bit.ly/32H3Nd3

24.01.2022 In addition to the border being open to all of NSW, Annastacia Palaszczuk MP has announced today that the Queensland border is now also open to Victoria from 1am on Tuesday 1 December.

24.01.2022 The Funny Mummies Comedy Gala is TONIGHT at the Paroo Shire Hall, doors open from 7pm. Due to the extensive COVID-19 requirements around the serving of food and beverage, no refreshments will be available for purchase however you are able to BYO. It would be greatly appreciated if you could click "Attending" in the Facebook event (https://bit.ly/3m2U3kW) so we have a rough idea of numbers attending.... Don't miss this amazing date with three of Australia's funniest comedians who also happen to have birthed loin fruit. Laughing isn’t just a luxury, it’s life’s epidural. It’s cathartic, therapeutic and makes us feel less alone. Event info here https://bit.ly/3m2U3kW

23.01.2022 Time to finish (or start) that Christmas shopping everyone! By spending as much money as possible locally, we are supporting the local businesses who create jobs, who also spend their money in the shire, and who are the ones who sponsor and support our community groups. And who know, this year you might be a winner at the Cunnamulla & District Chamber of Commerce's Bush Spirit Christmas Event & Draw.

23.01.2022 UPDATED 12.40pm 26/11/20: Council’s phones are now up and running, thank you for your patience. UPDATED 8.56am 25/11/20: The phone lines are still down, however most phones have been diverted to a central number. If the line is busy, please leave a voicemail or email [email protected]. We apologise for the continued inconvenience, and are still working to rectify the issue with the telecommunications provider. Council wishes to advise that its phones are currently do...wn and we cannot receive or make external calls. We are currently working to get this problem resolved, and will let you know when the phones are working again. In the meantime, if you need to contact Council please email [email protected] and your query will be directed to the appropriate officer.

22.01.2022 Kerry is reading a short and sweet book this morning called Busy Nursery, in the very busy Churches of Christ Care - Early Childhood Centre. Storytime is a part of the Cunnamulla Library’s First 5 Forever program

22.01.2022 Council has been successful in securing a grant of $40,000 through the Queensland Veterans’ Memorial Grants Program to restore the Cunnamulla War Memorial Fountain to its former glory as a fully functional fountain. The fountain has been a symbol of sacrifice and bravery since its construction in 1924 and as it is heritage-listed and is one of only two memorial fountains in Australia, its restoration is a very specialised process. Read more about it here https://bit.ly/3obF...099 This project is proudly supported by the Queensland Government.

22.01.2022 Last week the library held a morning tea for members of the 1st Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery as a thank you for assisting our local police with the NSW border closure. While they were there they even filmed a reading video for Cunnamulla Library's Storytime series - so watch this space!

20.01.2022 EDITED 4.30pm 22/9/20: In an effort to get as many households' bins emptied as possible, a few crews will be going around town with trailers emptying household bins tomorrow (23 Sept) while the rubbish truck is out of action. Please leave your bins out tonight. We will endeavour to get to all household bins tomorrow, but it is most likely that business bins will be emptied the day after on 24 Sept. Thank you everyone for your patience. EDITED 3.20pm 22/9/20: We have heard fro...m the mechanic that the issue will likely take another day to fix, so the rubbish truck won't be on the road tomorrow (23 Sept). Council would like to advise that unfortunately the rubbish truck has broken down and despite attempts to get it back on the road today, is looking like it will take longer. Council will update this notice once the truck is back on the road.

18.01.2022 Have you got your Christmas tree ready yet for the St Alban's Anglican Church Christmas Tree Festival and Carols? It's coming up on Saturday 5 December, so you still have time!

17.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning Storm cells are slowly moving east and will likely continue into late in the evening. Issued at 12:56 pm Monday, 21 September 2020. Warnings are also available through TV and radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210.

17.01.2022 Welcome to Teresa, our new Library Assistant! This afternoon Teresa is reading Lola at the Library Storytime is a part of the Cunnamulla Library’s First 5 Forever program

16.01.2022 With extremely hot temperatures predicted for this weekend, the South West Hospital and Health Service would like to remind everyone that with heat related illness, prevention is best! Heat related illness can range from mild heat rash or cramps through to heat exhaustion or the more severe and potentially fatal heat stroke. Drink plenty of fluids, cool water is best... Don't wait until you are thirsty to drink, drink regularly during the day Increase natural ventilation by opening windows and using fans Seek an air-conditioned environment if possible Seek your doctor's advice about predisposing medical conditions and medications Wear light coloured, loose fitting clothing Pace yourself and limit strenuous outdoor activity Stay out of the sun Take a cool shower or bath Take time to adjust to the environment Avoid alcohol, coffee and other caffeinated drinks, and high sugar drinks Limit hot foods Monitor pets for heat stress See more

15.01.2022 Reminder that applications for the Economic Development and Marketing Officer role close at COB Tuesday 1 December.

14.01.2022 One of our local paramedics, Ryan, is reading a book titled ‘Ambulance in Action’ - in an ambulance! Storytime is a part of the Cunnamulla Library’s First 5 Forever program South West Hospital and Health Service

12.01.2022 Happy Monday everyone! A big thank you to Sheetal from BP Cunnamulla for reading today’s book What’s for lunch, Papa Penguin? Storytime is a part of the Cunnamulla Library’s First 5 Forever program

10.01.2022 The idea of anything to do with the pool sounds good to us at the moment! The Dash for Cash Carnival is on Saturday 12 December and is open to everyone (not just Swim QLD members). Gates open at 8am for an 8.30am start. Nominations close on 9 December 2020, submit your nominations to:... Lauren Schmidt 0488 542 326 / [email protected] or Tina Jackson 0407 662 560 or via Facebook at Cunnamulla Swimming Club Nominations are $1/event. For more information including carnival conditions, events list and prize money visit the Cunnamulla Swimming Club Facebook page.

10.01.2022 Check out the fantastic new service desk that has been installed at the Cunnamulla Library! The new desk was made possible by a grant from the State Library of Queensland and was installed by local contractors. This project has received financial assistance from the Queensland Government through State Library of Queensland.

09.01.2022 The Cunnamulla Pool will be open from Wednesday 23 September. The opening hours are now available on Council's website https://bit.ly/2ZNeKb4

08.01.2022 Due to the storm yesterday, the Council Depot and Main Office currently have no power, internet or phones. The internet is also not working at the Visitor Centre and Library. We apologise for any inconvenience caused, and we are working to get this rectified ASAP.

08.01.2022 It's hard to believe that there is only one week left of school, but the time has arrived! Keep the kids busy over the summer holidays with the School Holiday Program, with activities being run by Council and Cunnamulla South West Indigenous Network. There's lots to do from cricket and kayaking , to breakfast club and arts and crafts . Activities start from Monday 7 December.... View the School Holiday Program here https://www.paroo.qld.gov.au//2020-21-summer-school-holida

07.01.2022 An updated Road Report, as of 7.30am Monday 21 September 2020, is now available for roads within the Paroo Shire area. View the report here www.paroo.qld.gov.au/road-conditions

06.01.2022 Please note that Council services will not be operating on Monday 5 October, as it is the Queen's Birthday Public Holiday. The Council after hours numbers will still be operational. For water and sewerage emergencies phone 0428 764 362 and for general emergencies phone 0457 731 540.

06.01.2022 Did you know how easy it is to nominate someone for a 2021 Australia Day Award? It's just a quick form with your details and theirs, then all you have to do is answer three easy questions: How has the person/event made an outstanding contribution to the local community?... How is the person an inspirational role model for the community? Why do you believe that this person should receive an Australia Day Award? Nominations close Friday 4 December 2020. More info here www.paroo.qld.gov.au/australiaday

04.01.2022 Welcome to Council’s new CEO Cassie White and thank you for reading Thursday’s book, "You Can Be Kind, Pout-Pout Fish!" Cassie is reading a book about being kind to others, especially when they might be having a bad day. Storytime is a part of the Cunnamulla Library’s First 5 Forever program

04.01.2022 'A Touch of Andrew Lloyd Webber, A Taste of Tim Rice' is on TOMORROW, Thursday 26 November - but there is still time to register for a free ticket ( https://bit.ly/2IeZxtN ) We are encouraging everyone who attends to don their suits and evening gowns like they're heading to the opera or opening night on Broadway!

03.01.2022 Don’t miss your chance to nominate worthy recipients for the 2021 Australia Day Awards! Nominations close on Friday 4 December. The categories are Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Community and/or Cultural Event of the Year, and Sports Award. More info here www.paroo.qld.gov.au/australiaday

03.01.2022 Council would like to advise that due to a date conflict with the LGAQ Annual Conference it has resolved to change the date of October’s General Council Meeting to Tuesday 13 October 2020.

02.01.2022 An updated Road Report, as of 11am Monday 28 September 2020, is now available for roads within the Paroo Shire area. View the report here www.paroo.qld.gov.au/road-conditions

02.01.2022 The eNewsletter with the wrap-up from the September Council meeting will be hitting our subscribers' inboxes shortly. If you'd like to sign up to receive eNewsletters from Council you can register at www.paroo.qld.gov.au/newsletters Or view the September Council meeting wrap-up here www.paroo.qld.gov.au/media-releases

02.01.2022 The Regional Development Australia - Darling Downs and South West website has a fantastic resource of collated grants and funding opportunities. There are grants for all types of businesses, organisations and groups from government, corporate and private sectors. Have a read here www.rda-ddsw.org.au/funding... A great webpage to bookmark in your web browser!

01.01.2022 Did you know that during 2020, the Cunnamulla Library published 54 reading videos to Facebook as part of its First 5 Forever program? Not even COVID-19 could stop the library from reading! To celebrate the fantastic efforts of our readers who participated in the videos, we are running a competition for: Most likes Funniest... Most shares Most creative Most views Most comments The winners of the "Funniest" and "Most creative" videos will be voted on by YOU! So keep your eyes peeled for when voting opens. All of the videos are still up on our Facebook page for you to watch back at any time, and are in our Videos tab, under the "Storytime at Cunnamulla Library" playlist.

01.01.2022 Take note everyone - a fire ban including the Paroo Shire has been issued which is effective from 0001hrs on Thursday 24 Sept to 2359hrs Monday 28 Sept.

01.01.2022 Attention early birds The Cunnamulla Pool will now be open to lap swimmers 6am - 7am. There will be staff manning the pool for the next two weeks, after which the new code entry system will be in place.